India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In line with the Budget Announcement, the procedural formalities of National Geospatial Mission proposal appraisal were initiated. In this regard, wider stakeholder consultation with concerned Ministry/ Department has been done at different stage of proposal appraisal as per prescribed guidelines. After incorporation of suggestions received at various stages of appraisal process, the mission document in the form of cabinet note is being finalized. After the approval, the fund earmarked for the mission will be utilized accordingly.

As per the Geospatial Guidelines dated 15.02.2021, all Geospatial Data produced using public funds, except the classified geospatial data collecte...